Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015

Treatments To Address Inflammation After Cataract Surgery

A recent study titled “Identification of Patients at High Risk for Postoperative Complications in Cataract Surgery” recently published online in Healio – Opthalmology Education lab provided insight into the current state ... Read more

March 20, 2015

Today: Live Broadcast of Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery from Zlin Ophthalmology Festival

As part of the 2015 Zlin Ophthalmology Festival, internet users will have the opportunity to attend live sessions of Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with implantation of new designs of premium Intraocular Lenses ... Read more

March 18, 2015March 18, 2015

Ocular Therapeutix Announces Data of Phase 3 Clinical Trial on OTX-DP for the Treatment of Post-Surgical Ocular Inflammation and Pain

Ocular Therapeutix recently announced encouraging data derived from one of two Phase 3 trails evaluating the efficacy and safety of the company’s main product candidate Sustained Release Dexamethasone (OTX-DP) aimed to ... Read more

March 16, 2015March 16, 2015

Central Graft Thickness Has a Weak Effect on Refractive Shift in Eyes With Cataracts

Findings from a recent study revealed a weak association between central graft thickness and postoperative refractive shift at 3 months after Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty in eyes that had artificial lens implantation after ... Read more

February 19, 2015January 18, 2018

UCLA’s Stein Eye Institute and The Doheny Eye Institute Offer Patients Access to Leading Vision Specialists

UCLA’s Stein Eye Institute and the Doheny Eye Institute have joined forces to offer patients easy access to leading vision specialists, providing top patient care. A total of 14 researchers and clinicians ... Read more

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

Improvement of Astigmatism Control in Refractive Lens Surgery Linked to Several Ocular Features

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Refractive Surgery, improving astigmatism control in refractive lens surgery is related to several factors such as limbal incision size, patient ... Read more

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015

Increasing Volume of Cataract Surgeries Spurs the Need for Intraocular Lenses

According to a new report titled “Intraocular Lenses: A Global Strategic Business” recently published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), the increasing volume of cataract surgeries is spurring the need for intraocular ... Read more

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

New Device That Eases Cataract Surgery Developed by Mile High Opthalmics in Collaboration with the University of Colorado

A recent collaboration between Mile High Ophthalmics LLC and the University of Colorado announced the launch of a new device that aims to be more safe and effective than current ... Read more

January 26, 2015January 26, 2015

Researchers from Tufts University Discover Important Mechanism Involved in Cause of Cataracts

A team of researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University found two important biological mechanisms in mice models that may be involved ... Read more